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Peas, Linguiça and Eggs

Pot Luck Soup

Since there is a lot of utilizing what is on hand, it could be said that with the exception of a number of soups, a Portuguese cook might never serve the same soup twice. My aunt made this pot luck soup known as "sopa de panela" thirty years…
Quick Chickpea Salad
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Quick Chickpea Salad

Quick Chickpea Salad makes a perfect lunch any day of the week. It has simplicity in its flavor. This  salad has lots of lean protein to be enjoyed even when you are in a hurry and short on time for a more substantial lunch or even dinner.    …
Graciosa Style Fried Dough

Graciosa Style Fried Dough

  This recipe for Graciosa Style Fried Dough, better known as Filhos a Moda de Graciosa is to die for. The recipe comes from my friend Dilia. Even when I cut the recipe in half, it still makes about 3 dozen.  The number of fried dough…
Peas, Linguiça and Eggs

Peas, Linguiça and Eggs

This Arab influenced dish of stewed Peas, Linguiça and Eggs is one that may just convert a non-pea eater to a pea lover. It can also be made with baby fava beans, chick peas or even edamame. Use frozen tender peas to make this Peas, Linguiça…
Peas, Linguiça and Eggs

Shrimp Mozambique

Shrimp Mozambique (Gambas Mozambique) is the one of the easiest shrimp dishes to make. Influenced by one of Portugal's former colonies, it has a spicy kick to its already heady sauce.   Serves 2 - (4 as an appetizer ) Ingredients …